How to Say "curbing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “curbing” is “contención” — B1 level.
Examples
El muro de contención evitó que el río inundara la ciudad.
The retaining wall prevented the river from flooding the city.
El paciente necesita contención emocional en este momento difícil.
The patient needs emotional support and stability in this difficult moment.
El gobierno anunció nuevas medidas de contención del gasto público.
The government announced new measures for curbing public spending.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una'. Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine in Spanish.
Connecting with 'de'
To say what is being held back, use the word 'de' right after: 'contención de [thing]'.
Contención vs. Contenido
Mistake: “Me gusta el contención del libro.”
Correction: Me gusta el contenido del libro. Use 'contenido' for what's inside something, and 'contención' for the act of holding something back.
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